Eric Hamel
About Eric Hamel
Eric Hamel is the Vice President of the Innovative Medicine Business Unit at Bristol Myers Squibb in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, with a 20-year career in the pharmaceutical industry.
Current Position at Bristol Myers Squibb
Eric Hamel serves as the Vice President of the Innovative Medicine Business Unit at Bristol Myers Squibb. Based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Hamel is responsible for leading strategies and initiatives within this key business segment. His role focuses on aligning business strategy, fostering innovation, and leveraging capabilities to drive outstanding performance.
Previous Role at AstraZeneca
From 2015 to 2020, Eric Hamel held the position of Vice President and Business Unit Head, Cardiovascular, Renal, and Metabolic Diseases at AstraZeneca in London, United Kingdom. In this capacity, he played a critical role in managing and directing the business unit, focusing on strategic and operational leadership in these therapeutic areas.
Marketing Director at GSK
Eric Hamel served as the Marketing Director for Specialty Care at GSK in the Région de Toronto, Canada, from 2008 to 2015. During his seven-year tenure, he developed comprehensive marketing strategies and campaigns that effectively positioned specialty care products in the market, leveraging his extensive experience in sales and marketing.
Regional Business Manager at AstraZeneca
Between 2001 and 2008, Hamel worked as a Regional Business Manager at AstraZeneca in the Région de Montréal, Canada. His responsibilities included overseeing regional sales operations, managing business performance, and enhancing market penetration. He successfully mobilized cross-functional teams to meet and exceed business objectives.
Education in Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Eric Hamel studied at Université du Québec à Montréal, earning a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) in Physical Education Teaching and Coaching. He completed his studies from 1991 to 1994, gaining foundational knowledge that has supported his approach to leadership and team development in the pharmaceutical industry.
20-Year Career in the Pharmaceutical Industry
With a career spanning over 20 years, Eric Hamel has developed extensive expertise in the pharmaceutical industry. He specializes in building high-performing teams, providing strategic direction, and mobilizing cross-functional teams to achieve significant results. His commercial acumen in sales and marketing, combined with his focus on aligning culture with strategy, has driven exceptional performance in various organizations.